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Madras High CourtWP/7521/2023withdrawn dismissed

R.Dhandapani v. The Commissioner

2023-03-13Honourable Mr Justice P.D.Audikesavalu4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.03.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU R.Dhandapani ... Petitioner -vsThe Commissioner, Kumbakonam Municipality, Kumpakonam - District.

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Respondent Prayer:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to considering the Petitioner representation dated 22.11.2022 and consequently disposed the Petitioner representation.

For Petitioner : Mr. T.Meganathan

O R D E R

Heard Mr. T.Meganathan, Learned Counsel appearing the Petitioner and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties. 1/4

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In view of the order proposed to be passed in the matter, which would not cause any prejudice to the Respondent, notice to him is dispensed with. 3.

The Petitioner has filed this Writ Petition for directing the Respondent to consider his representation dated 22.11.2022 seeking the death cum retirement benefits and half share in the A Schedule Property, which belong to one Ponnusamy, who had died while in the service of the Respondent. 4.

It is not in dispute that the office of the Respondent is situated within the territorial limits of jurisdiction of the Madurai Bench of this Court. No reason has been stated by the Petitioner for approaching the Principal Seat of this Court instead of the Madurai Bench of the Court. 5.

When it is pointed out that the Writ Petition cannot be entertained in the Principal Seat of this Court in that backdrop, Learned Counsel for the Petitioner seeks permission of the Court to withdraw this Writ Petition with liberty to resort to the aforesaid procedure and he has made an endorsement to that effect in the court record.

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In fine, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn granting such liberty. No costs.

13.03.2023 Maya Index: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy by 31.05.2023.

To The Commissioner, Kumbakonam Municipality, Kumpakonam - District.

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P.D. AUDIKESAVALU, J.

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